How to Play Steam Games on Nvidia Shield

Steam by Valve is a popular platform for gamers. It is a video game digital distribution service with which you can purchase, maintain, and play games on your compatible PC. It is a cloud gaming service and will not take much of your device space. In addition, it provides options to participate in beta games and lets you publish your game. The features of Steam are not limited to PC.

Nvidia GeForce Now is all you need to transform your Shield TV into a PC gaming rig. There are more than 2000 games Nvidia GeForce Now supports, and you can install it by single session installs. If you’re an Nvidia Shield user, you can install Steam to play the games that aren’t available on the platform. You can install Steam and play PC games on your Nvidia Shield-connected TV easily, just like the way you Chromecast Steam Games.

Pricing

Before you get Steam on Shield TV, you can choose between two plans to access Nvidia GeForce Now. i.e., Free plan and Paid Plan that costs $8.99/mo or $89.99/yr. Most games on Steam are paid and get updated automatically.

How to Play Steam Games on Nvidia Shield using GeForce NOW

The below step-by-step guide will help you access the Steam gaming app.

1: With the help of a web browser on your PC, visit the official website of Stream to create an account.

2: After creating the account, connect your Nvidia Shield to the TV. Ensure to connect it to the internet.

3: With that, you shall go ahead to launch the Nvidia Games app.

4: Scroll down on the left side menu panel and select the Settings menu.

5: Select Log in, which is the first option.

6: A verification code will appear on the Nvidia Shield TV screen.

7: Visit the Steam activation link (nvda.com/login) on your browser on any device and enter the activation code.

8: Once logged in, select GeForce NOW.

9: Now, move to the library and check if Steam is installed.

10: Get back to the previous screen and navigate to the Type section.

11: Click GeForce NOW.

12: Select a game and click PLAY.

13: Select your Steam account and play Steam games on Nvidia Shield without a PC.

Note: It is better to update NVIDIA SHIELD TV with the latest version to access it without any issues.

How to Cast Steam Games to Nvidia Shield

Since Shield TV supports GameStream technology, you can easily cast games in 4K HDR to your TV. The method involves casting games using GeForce GTX PC.

1: On your GeForce GTX PC, you must install the GeForce Experience by visiting the website. (www.geforce.com/geforce-experience).

2: Launch and log in to the GeForce Experience with the necessary credentials.

3: Navigate to Settings and choose SHIELD. Further, enable Gamestream.

4: You shall launch the Nvidia Games app on Shield TV.

5: Select My Library and choose Set up GameStream.

6: Now, enter the same login details you have used in step 2.

7: With this, you shall cast the Steam game to Nvidia Shield TV.

What Steam Games Work on Nvidia Shield

By accessing Steam on your Nvidia Shield, you can play the best NVIDIA SHIELD games like

• Mini Ninjas
• Coffin Dodgers
• So Many Me
• Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
• Ultimate Chicken Horse
• Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

Upcoming Steam Games List

The latest Steam games that Shield users can play are listed below.

• Broken Pieces
• Metal: Hellinger
• Soulstice
• Weable
• Animal Shelter
• Construction Simulator
• Ground Branch

It would be better to plug in a keyboard and a mouse to control and play Steam games on Nvidia Shield TV without a PC. This can greatly help you play those shooters and other games effortlessly. This also helps you easily navigate the menu on the TV.

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